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This paper sets out the CMA’s key findings from its programme of work on vulnerable consumers.
Report on research looking at the response to midata, which gives consumers access to their personal data.
Paper from the CMA's Data, Technology and Analytics (DaTA) Unit, identifying potential harms to competition and consumers from the use of algorithms.
The deal, which seeks to combine 2 of the 4 UK mobile network operators, could lead to higher prices for customers and affect investment in UK mobile networks.
The CMA is investigating how products and services claiming to be 'eco-friendly' are being marketed, and whether consumers could be being misled.
Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
Things to consider when buying and using products.
This research shows positive and negative impacts of different algorithmic designs on consumer choice and the economy.
Two papers from the CMA's Behavioural Hub discussing and summarising evidence on online choice architecture (OCA) and how it potentially causes harm.
An independent research report.
The CMA is undertaking work on consumer vulnerability.
CMA publishes report and proposed principles following review of foundation models
A research paper from the CMA
Four winners of the Smart Data Discovery Challenge named
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